The minimum System Requirements needed for the Software Download and to access the games are:

• Windows 98, Windows 2000 or Windows XP
• 200MHz Pentium or faster CPU with at least 128MB of RAM
• Minimum screen resolution (Desktop area) of at least 800 by 600 pixels with 16-bit ("High Color")
• At least 20MB of free Disk Space
• Download size: 4 MB (approximately 35 seconds on DSL or Cable connection, 13 minutes to Download on a 56k Modem)
• For best results you should have your Computer set to small Fonts at 800 x 600 Video Resolution using more than 256 colors (16 bit, 24 bit, high color, true color). You will experience distortion if you are using large Fonts.
• Sound Card recommended but not required

Currently there is only a Windows version available; there is no Mac, Linux, or Java version available. RedlightPoker is currently in the process of developing a Flash version No-Download Poker Software. Please check back periodically as the release date of this product will be announced shortly. Mac will be compatible with our Flash version.

To Change Your Screen Font Size:

• Go to the Control Panel and double click the Display Icon.
• Click the Settings Tab (at the top of the window that pops up).
• If you are using Windows 95 or Windows NT there will be a setting for Font Size. If it's set for large Fonts then set it for small Fonts.
• If you are using Windows 98 or XP, click on the Advanced button and change the Font setting to small Fonts.
• Once that is done click OK on each Window until you are back to the Control Panel.
• You will need to restart your Computer at this point to effect the changes.

RedlightPoker is pleased that you have chosen us for you Poker experience, and getting started is as simple as 1-2-3. 

1) Download the software from http://www.redlightpoker.com/.

2) Follow the downloading instructions.

3) Create your RedlightPoker account, Login, and begin playing.

Once you double-click on the RedlightPoker icon on your Desktop, a “Login/Sign Up” screen will pop up. Just click on the “Sign Up-Open Account” button to create your new account. When creating a Play-For-Fun Mode account, the only two fields you have to fill in are your preferred Username and your email address.

You will then be taken to the RedlightPoker Lobby with a display that will show you all the games you may join and play. Use the tabs at the top to select the desired Play-For-Fun Mode.  The display will then allow you to choose from Omaha, Hold'em, and all your other favorites, including Tournaments.

Click once on a game to view the players at that game, and double-click a game to be taken to the Table where you can watch or choose to sit down and play. 

When you sit down to play, a Pop-up will appear requesting how much Play Money you want to begin with. Choose the amount you want, submit, and begin playing.  It's that easy!

That's probably enough to get you started, but those who like their instructions a little more detailed, read on...

Once you're logged into the Poker Software, the first thing you'll see is The Lobby. To the first time visitor it might look a little daunting, but don't worry, it's pretty straightforward. Here, hold my hand and we'll go through it.

1. The "My Account" option lets you set up your FREE RedlightPoker account or view an existing account. You'll get to the same place if you click the "My Account" button at the top of every RedlightPoker web page. Not only does setting up an account at RedlightPoker give you access to the games, but it also lets you post in our All-in Lounge forum AND visit my friends The RLP Gals, in their gallery!

2. Play for free in our Poker rooms, and in the many Freerolls & free Tournaments we hold in the “Tournaments” rooms. If you’ve been exceptionally good this year, maybe you’ll get lucky and win one of the many comfy cabins on the World Poker Showdown Caribbean Cruise!

3. Click the Game Tabs (e.g. Hold’em) to view current active tables available for each type of game.

4. Okay, there are a few things here worth looking at:

• The Table column lists every table vertically, indicating which games are currently available.
• The Stakes column indicates the limit stakes being played at each table. The games range from $3/$6 to $10/$20.
• The Players column indicates the number of players currently seated at each Poker table.
• The Average Pot (Avg. Pot) column indicates the average pot size over the past 20 hands.

5. And again, a few things to mention:

• "Join Table" allows you to join a table you've highlighted above. You can also go to or join a table by double-clicking on one of the tables listed in the lobby.
• "Reserve Table" allows you to reserve a table for future play with friends.
• The "Wait List" button allows you to queue up for a table already full of players.

6. The "Cashier" button brings you to the secure banking section of the site where you can view how much Play Money is in your account or withdraw your MASSIVE winnings! Oh wait, where would you spend it?

7. We're here to help you! Click here for our support options.

8. The "Exit" button. But you don’t want to leave already do you?! I didn't think so.

9. The Player List will show Player ID, city and chips for every player seated. The list will update in real time when you select a different table. Players waiting for that particular table will also appear below the list.

So that's The Lobby. Wasn't as bad as you thought, was it? See, I told you it was more straightforward than it looked. Ready to take a look at The Table, then? Okay, here goes...

There are a lot more options on this screen, and so a lot more numbers. But I think we can manage! Let's take a look.

1. The Player buttons display each player's Player ID and chips they have on the table. When a button lights-up, it indicates it's that player's turn to act and displays a receding green, yellow and red animation showing how long the player has to act.

2. This is our Poker Table. My picture used to be splashed across it but people complained about how distracting I was, so they changed it. I suppose we could have used a picture of me with clothes on instead, but it wouldn't have been the same.

3. Betting action is easy to follow as chips are displayed in neat even stacks. One stack of four $5 chips indicates a bet of $20, a raise will be two stacks, a re-raise three stacks and a cap four stacks. The Dealer Button tucked just beneath the stack of chips here is a flat disk indicating the theoretical dealer of each hand. The button moves clockwise to the next active player at the table after each hand.

4. This one is easy because if you click on “Floor Person” you just may get to talk with me or one of the other gals, depending on who's on duty that day. Clicking on “View Lobby” will take you back to our Lobby. You will be able to view our Lobby and return to your place at the table by simply clicking “Join Table”. You don’t really want to “Leave Table” do you?

5. The “Action” button is where you Sign-in and check Hand Histories.

6. The “Options” button opens a window that allows you to personalize your RedlightPoker software by changing various settings, such as Card back colours.

7. The “Sitout” button allows you to do those very important things like pour yourself another cup of coffee, answer Nature's Call, and whatnot, while keeping you in the game for a specified time period before you are timed out.

8. Now this is the button I am constantly using - the “ReBuy” which sends me to the Cashier so I may get more Chips to play with, and all without having to leave the game!

9. Click the “Auto Post” blind box to automatically have your blinds posted when it is your turn at the table.

10. Click the “Auto Muck” losing hands box to automatically fold your cards at the showdown when you have a losing hand.

11. Select the “Game Transcript” Mode you prefer. This controls how descriptive you wish the dealer to be and the ability to silence player chat. Handy if you don't want any distractions.

12. Once you are seated at the table the Betting Action Buttons allow you to select whether you wish to Fold, Check, Call or Raise, including how much each of these actions will cost. In the picture I've just joined the table halfway through a hand, so these options haven't appeared for me yet. Come the next hand, when I'm properly joined in, they'll show up.

13. This is where the Cashier will be reminding you how much money you have left after each hand. I usually scurry to the Cashier when I get down to where I don’t have enough for the next hand.

And now you've learned all there is to know about The Table! Well done! Now what you waiting for? Go get playing!

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